Sponsorships
Since its inception in 2002, the Wilson Center has established its role as a key collaborator and access point for the arts throughout southeast Wisconsin. Partnering with us as a sponsor helps to ensure that high-quality diverse visual and performing arts education and entertainment opportunities continue to be accessible to the community. We encourage individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations to consider the many sponsorship opportunities that the Wilson Center offers.
For more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at 262-373-5029 or development@wilson-center.com.
PERFORMANCE SPONSORSHIPS
Featuring titans of jazz, seminal dance companies, internationally acclaimed artists, and visceral singer/songwriters, the eclectic programming of our flagship Mainstage Series is second-to-none in virtuosity and cultural breadth. Performances take place in our beautifully, acoustically rich 619-seat venue, The Harris Theater.
With performances located in the Wilson Center's Dawes Studio Theater, the Studio Series features a diverse selection of singer-songwriters, as well as cabaret, jazz, and folk artists. The intimate atmosphere of this 136-seat venue adds to the ambiance of each performance, complete with cabaret tables and cocktails.
Popular with groups and individuals alike, our Matinee Series in The Harris Theater provides early afternoon audiences with a broad range of entertainment experiences, from Dixieland-style revival bands to the classic standards of legendary performers.
The Starry Nights Series brings more than 2,000 patrons to our Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater on Friday evenings each summer. As the music plays and the breezes sway, sponsors enjoy having great marketing exposure while entertaining employees and clients.
VISUAL ART SPONSORSHIPS
The Ploch Art Gallery, located in the upper level of the Wilson Center's Kuttemperoor Grand Hall, displays the work of Wisconsin artists each season. Each exhibition includes a free artist reception and an opportunity to meet the artist.
EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS
Arts Camp: The Art of Nature is a two-week summer day camp offering students in grades 1–6 the perfect introduction to a uniquely integrated arts experience. This nurturing and engaging program helps young students grow and develop an understanding of visual art, dance, music, and theater, as well as their interconnections.
Beyond the Classroom provides an exciting opportunity for school groups and home school families to attend professional, youth-focused performance. The series enhances classroom learning by incorporating differentiated learning opportunities and bringing history, literature, and the arts to life. Extensive study guides and resource materials ensure the maximum learning opportunity in each classroom.
SPECIAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIPS
The Big Event, serves as the Wilson Center's celebrated arts education fundraising event. An all-inclusive evening complete with dinner, dancing, and first-class entertainment, The Big Event is also the major channel through which the Center raises funds for educational programming. This is the party of the summer that you will not want to miss!
Golf Classic: Support the Wilson Center’s Arts and Education Programs while enjoying incredible golf and exceptional food in one of the area’s most beautiful settings—The Legend at Merrill Hills. You'll compete for fabulous prizes in a beautifully scenic and challenging course. Then, enjoy an evening cocktail party accompanied by a silent auction and raffle and top the evening off with a wonderful dinner and an exciting live auction.
Literary Luncheon is an annual event celebrating notable women in history. Enjoy a delicious plated lunch, win exciting raffle prizes, and explore the life of a notable woman in history with a special performance featuring acclaimed historian Leslie Goddard, PhD.